CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, glucose (blood sugar)

Facility: Memorial Community Hospital & Health System

Billing Code: 82947 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 82947
Insurance Median: $27
Cash Discount Price: $43
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) at Memorial Community Hospital & Health System is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $43. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3.93, this hospital’s rate is 6.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 810 North 22Nd St, Blair, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$43

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$27

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$3.93

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3.93 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $43 (1094%)

Insurance Median: $27 (687%)

Cash: $43 (1094% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $27 (687% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3.93 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 687% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 587%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Ne Total Care Comm Exch Op/Profee Only	$2	51%
UnitedHealthcare	$2 - $52	51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$15 - $52	382%
Medicaid / KanCare	$25 - $27	636%
Ne Total Care Mcaid-All Other Plans	$25 - $26	636%
Tricare	$26 - $27	662%
Humana	$27 - $49	687%
Medica Mcr Adv	$28 - $29	712%
Medica Comm-All Other Plans	$48 - $49	1221%
Multiplan (Phcs)-All Plans	$52 - $53	1323%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $43.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 82947.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Memorial Community Hospital & Health System is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 82947.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.